Flood debris near industrial buildings, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Thomas F. Oakes
(American, 1900 - 1966)
Date1936
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 2 3/8 x 4 1/8in. (6 x 10.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 2 3/4 x 4 1/2in. (7 x 11.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Nora Howard
Object number2001.21.11
DescriptionDebris from the flood of 1936. In the foreground, there appears to be a road that is partially washed away. There are industrial buildings in the background. Piles of debris that are spread around include lumber and part of a fence. In the distance, Travelers Tower in Hartford is visible. There is an automobile visible on the road at the right.
NotesSubject Notes: In March 1936, heavy rainstorms combined with melting snow led to severe flooding of the Connecticut River and its tributaries. Most of downtown Hartford along the Connecticut River and the Park River were inundated. Fourteen thousand people were left homeless, several were dead or missing, and epidemic desease threatened the population. The rainstorms continued for nine days. Overall damages exceeded $100 million. It was the most expensive weather event in New England up to that time.Status
Not on view
